Kate Middleton Reveals She Felt "Lonely" and "Isolated" as a Mother

Most moms may not think they have much in common with Kate Middleton (considering she is a princess and all). But the Duchess of Cambridge has been opening up recently about her own personal experiences in motherhood, and, as it turns out, she's dealt with challenges many can relate to.

Most recently, the 35-year-old mother to Prince George, 3, and Princess Charlotte, 1, spoke to a group of fellow moms at London's West London High School about how becoming a parent can be an incredibly isolating experience—something Middleton herself encountered. "Yes, it is lonely at times and you do feel quite isolated, but actually so many other mothers are going through exactly what you are going through," Middleton told the crowd, as reported by The Daily Mail. "It is being brave enough, like you obviously were, to reach out to those around you."

This isn't the first time that Princess Kate has been vocal about the stresses that come along with becoming a parent. Just last month, she admitted that motherhood, at times, has been a "huge challenge" for her. "Nothing can really prepare you for the sheer overwhelming experience of what it means to become a mother," she said at the time. "For many mothers, myself included, this can at times lead to a lack of confidence and feelings of ignorance."

Her refreshing honesty is part of the royals' larger efforts to remove the stigmas surrounding mental health and encourage others to speak up and seek the help and support they may need. For Kate Middleton, that has translated to frank discussions on the topic of motherhood; while both Prince Harry and Prince William have spoken out about their grief following their mother Princess Diana's death. Additionally, the royals have released a series of mental health films as part of their Heads Together campaign.